All Possible Stakeholders

Categories of library stakeholders may include: 

  • Lead library staff/staff representatives
  • Library board/trustees
  • Municipal/County, or other public officials  
  • Library Friends and/or Foundation leaders  
  • Staff from an affiliated regional or system library 
  • Local school leaders and teachers 
  • Business leaders or Chamber of Commerce   
  • Representatives from other cultural or arts organizations  
  • Representatives from social service agencies   
  • Other governmental department heads, such as police and parks  
  • Religious leaders
  • Representatives from key civic groups, such as Rotary or Kiwanis  
  • Individuals from the local philanthropic community, such as a community foundation or other potential funding sources
  • Students, faculty, and staff at nearby colleges or universities  
  • Residents and staff at nearby military bases  
  • Local labor organizations 
  • Homeschool community  
  • Representatives from certain demographics important in the community and to the library.

Consider the different age groups and other distinct audiences in your community.

Who are the people you know that might be good representatives of these stakeholder groups?

photos of stakeholder groups